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News – Page 269
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FeatureGlobal car making will be based on a risk-benefit model
Emerging markets are expected to account for 50% of global vehicle production by 2020 and, to remain competitive and reduce risk in the face of stiffening international legislation, carmakers are looking at co-location and the sourcing of components closer to the final consumerStiffening legislation, increased competition and a focus on ...
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FeatureWTO should take lead in auto trade reform, says WEC report
A report released this week by the World Economic Forum (WEC) calls for deeper border reforms and an urgent implementation of the Bali trade accords announced last December by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which is designed to accelerate cross border connectivity. It also states that the WTO is the ...
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FeatureGM announces moves in executive aftersales
Steve Hill (left) is leaving his position at GM as vice president of Customer Care and Aftersales to take up a new role as vice president of US Sales and Service, where he will lead US Sales Operations, as well as GMC Sales and Service. He will also head Fleet ...
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FeatureCeva announces Matrix TMS upgrade
Ceva Logistics has released a new package of IT solutions based on the Ceva Matrix transportation management solution (TMS), which it purports will drive down costs and improve delivery performance for customers, including those in the automotive industry.The package was developed to improve efficiency across the group’s international logistics platforms, ...
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FeatureChinese auto-glass makers to invest $200m in Ohio facility
Chinese auto-glass maker Fuyao Group is planning to invest $200m in a new facility in the US state of Ohio in a long term plan to provide a better service to its North American customers while cutting logistics and transport costs. The decision, which the group hopes will expand US-China ...
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FeatureAllison Transmission expands in the Netherlands
Commercial vehicle transmission supplier, Allison Transmission Holdings, has opened a parts distribution and customisation facility in the Netherlands to serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The company has not disclosed a figure for the investment.The 3,200-square-metre building, which is located in Sliedrecht and close to major ...
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FeatureDuclos replaces Davies as head of US vehicle logistics for Toyota
D’anne M. Duclos (pictured left) has replaced Nancy Davies as vice-president of Toyota Logistics Services (TLS), the outbound logistics and vehicle processing arm of Toyota Motor Sales USA (TMS). Davies, who has held the role since 2008, has moved over to a position in sales and production planning at TMS ...
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FeaturePearlman takes over US rail for Toyota as Nelson retires
Missy Pearlman (pictured left) is now the national rail strategy and operations manager for Toyota Logistics Services, the outbound logistics and vehicle processing arm of Toyota Motor Sales USA (TMS) based in Torrance, California. Pearlman has replaced Michael Nelson, who retired last week following a 40-year career in automotive logistics, ...
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FeatureScania to deliver 1,500 trucks to UK
Swedish truck and bus maker Scania has received orders to supply 1,500 Euro 6-compliant trucks to the UK in the single biggest order to date for the country. Transport provider Eddie Stobart and A.W Jenkinson Forest Products have placed the orders, which will be filled over the next two years.These ...
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FeatureUkraine looks at removing protective duties on imported cars
Ukraine is planning to loosen a protective special duty on imported cars during the first couple of months of 2014, according to a recent report from the country’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Igor Prasolov (pictured). The decision has been made following trade talks with the Eurasian Economic Commission ...
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FeatureBosch and Visteon to expand in Russian parts market
Automotive component suppliers Robert Bosch and Visteon have announced plans to expand their presence in the Russian market. In response to positive growth forecasts, the suppliers intend to raise the percentage of parts produced locally for use in Russian vehicles.Bosch is currently building a second automotive parts factory in the ...
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FeatureFleetmatics moves into Dutch market to increase tracking visibility
Fleetmatics, which helps logistics service providers track and manage their fleets, has announced plans to expand into the Dutch market.The Ireland-based software company employs satellite technology to track more than 417,000 vehicles on a variety of international platforms. The decision to more into the Netherlands comes as part of its ...
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FeatureChesnokov leaves RTL for Kintetsu World Express
Denis Chesnokov has moved from his position as sales and marketing director at Russian Transport Lines (RTL) to take up a new role in Business Development at Japanese freight forwarder and logistics provider, Kintetsu World Express (KWE).Chesnokov had been at RTL, which provides extensive services for container and finished vehicle ...
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FeatureLindquist moves to materials logistics role at Chrysler
Thomas Lindquist has moved from his role as director of supply chain management at Chrysler’s Mopar division to take up a new position at the carmaker as director of Materials Logistics Management - Manufacturing.Lindquist joined Chrysler in 1995 as program manager, Facilities and Material Handling Engineering, and has held a ...
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FeatureEnnore aims to be India's leading exporter of finished vehicles
The port of Ennore on the east coast of India is aiming to become the country’s number one port for vehicle exports, according to its director of operations Sanjay Kumar., According to Kumar, the port hopes to be handling between 250,000-300,000 units by 2015, which will require it to double ...
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FeatureLondon Taxi benefits from Thorworld loading system
Thorworld Industries, which specialises in loading and unloading equipment, has installed a bespoke platform and ramp loading bay system at London Taxi Company’s manufacturing facility in Coventry, UK. The company said the system has brought greater efficiency and flexibility in the delivery of containerised parts from China.Chinese vehicle maker Geely ...
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FeatureDaimler to invest $260m in Vitoria plant to boost van production
Daimler has announced its intention to invest €190m ($258m) at the Mercedes-Benz van plant in Vitoria, Spain, with plans afoot to optimise logistics. The investment will be used to prepare for production of new Mercedes-Benz medium-sized vans, which is set to commence later this year.The plant is the OEM’s second-largest ...
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FeatureFleet Logistics launches innovation project for EU carriers
Fleet Logistics, a key player in the European fleet management sector, has announced a series of solutions designed to reduce costs and increase efficiency for logistics service providers with a small to medium-sized fleet. In order to maximize the potential of its clients, Fleet has implemented a set of standardized ...
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FeatureAuto sector hit hard by US winter storms
The record adverse winter conditions that hit the US and Canada at the beginning of this month, travelling from the Midwest through the north central states to the East Coast, have taken their toll on manufacturing facilities and automotive shipments during the last couple of weeks. Staff shortages and the ...
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FeatureMaruti Suzuki to introduce dedicated rail wagons in India
Maruti Suzuki has announced that it will implement India’s first specially designed wagons for vehicle rail logistics operations. The move will allow up to 310 vehicles to be transported per rail rake, compared with about 125 vehicles for the current rakes used in India – or up to only ten ...